Cold Bay
Cold Bay is a tide station in AK, United States. Tides are moderate here — about 6.2 ft at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 13:00
Good (58) — best around 09:00–13:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like 25° around 07:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do. - Gusting 31 kn around 23:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
- Shore60
- Boat59
- Rock59
- Kayak58
- Spearfishing est.54
- Shore60
- Boat59
- Rock59
- Kayak58
- Spearfishing54est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 15:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- strong wind
- cold water
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Tides
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— ft
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- Gusts— kn
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 72 | 64 | 67 | 43 | 51 | 5–14kn SSW | 1.2–2.2ft SW | 0.6ft · 5.0s W | 46° | |
| 19 Mon | 76 | 69 | 73 | 45 | 54 | 5–9kn W | 1.0–1.6ft W | 0.8ft · 4.3s WNW | 46° | |
| 20 Tue | 45 | 21 | 30 | 0 | 9 | 8–16kn WNW | 1.6–3.1ft WNW | 0.9ft · 5.9s WNW | 46° | |
| 21 Wed | 77 | 73 | 73 | 60 | 60 | 3–9kn WNW | 1.0–2.3ft NW | 1.4ft · 4.9s NW | 46° | |
| 22 Thu | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 54 | 0–18kn S | 0.7–2.0ft WNW | 0.6ft · 4.5s NW | 45° | |
| 23 Fri | 39 | 19 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 8–28kn SSE | 1.6–3.6ft SSE | 0.3ft · 7.0s W | 45° | |
| 24 Sat | 73 | 66 | 55 | 48 | 34 | 4–13kn S | 1.0–2.2ft WSW | 1.2ft · 7.7s W | 45° |
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Cold Bay?
Our fishing score for Cold Bay on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Cold Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:24 AM, 01:07 PM. Low tides: 06:38 AM, 07:25 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Cold Bay?
The mean spring range at Cold Bay is about 6.2 ft.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Cold Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 09:35 AM and sets at 07:33 PM. The moon rises at 06:18 PM and sets at 05:10 AM.